Despite having qualifications in Physiology and Clinical Psychiatry has spent most of his working life in the outdoor trade including over 25 years in retail as well as spells as a wholesaler,
manufacturer and designer. A keen walker and skier but ex climber and fell runner.

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David Austin - Financial Director

An outdoor retailer to the core David has over 30 years experience in the trade as the managing director of our sister shop Alan Austins in Bradford. His outdoor product knowledge is
unsurpassed. Active walker and skier and another ex climber.

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Norman Taylor - Manager

A man of many talents: landscape painter, musician, guidebook author and mountain leader, still somehow finds time to be active in the hills. Leads our guided walks every Wednesdays. Encyclopaedic knowledge of Peak District walking.

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Sarah Dakin - Assistant Manager

One of our younger members of staff by a couple of years, has an amazing product knowledge for her years. In charge of the Rohan shop in shop and our selling websites www.foothillshiking.co.uk and www.littlebigboots.co.uk. Rock musician as well as walker in her spare time.

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Diane Molloy

Our longest serving employee and one of our most active. So keen is she to get away from us she spends nearly every weekend caravanning whatever the weather.

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Matt Taylor

A regular part-timer Matt has done the D of E programme and has a great amount of knowledge. Don't be afraid to ask his advice on any product especially on boot fitting. He's a keen walker and rock musician in his spare time.

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Martin Veale

One of our slightly older Saturday staff Martin is a keen climber and walker.

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Our Saturday Staff - Katy, Emma, Adrian & Peter

All keen outdoor enthusiasts currently taking part in the D of E programme. They have all been trained as boot fitters. Feel confident to ask there advice on any outdoor product.